73.233 BF2232 - Black Rustic - Noctuidae - Aporophyla nigra

73.233 BF2232 - Noctuidae - Xyleninae - Aporophyla nigra - Black Rustic

Adult Macro: CAT 1 - Distinctive species unlikely to be confused with others -

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- Generally Common / Widespread

Taxonomy: Macro >> Noctuidae

ID Difficulty: green

- easy to identify, generally distinctive and unlikely to be confused with other species.

ID pointers: An all glossy black or blackish-brown autumn flying moth with only prominent markings being a white or creamy-white edging to the kidney mark.

Distribution: Resident and a well established species in Derbyshire. A recent colonist during the 80’sResident and a well established species in Derbyshire. A recent colonist during the 80’s

Flight Period: September / October / - On the wing September – October.

Moth Activity: Nocturnal

Wingspan: 40-46mm
Forewing: 17-21mm

Food Plant: Heather (Calluna), Dock (Rumex).

Recorded dates for Common [Blue-coded ] moths are not stored on the website at this current time.

IMAGES BELOW: Cromford – Clive Ashton © / Melbourne, Derbyshire – Tony Davison©